Before Gascón came under scrutiny for her posts, Emilia Pérez had already been established as the villain of awards season. It frequently happens that one film emerges as the most-hated among its peers — and it often wins Best Picture because negative sentiment alone doesn’t always sway academy voters.

Netflix's film Emilia Pérez has garnered significant attention, both positive and negative, as it rides the wave of 13 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. However, controver